- Program summary
- Program overview
- Admission requirements
- Program structure
- Program requirements
- Enquiries
- Recommended enrolment pattern
Program summary
Award abbreviation: GCHlthProm
Degree type: postgraduate coursework program
Mode of study: on campus, online, multi-modal
Duration: 1-2 years part-time
Fee type 2009: postgraduate coursework places, international online fee-paying places
Total courses: 4
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
USC program code: SC511
CRICOS code: not available to international students on student visas
Program overview
The Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion is based on a socio-ecological model of health and explores contemporary health promotion at individual, group, organisation, community and population levels. Core study concepts include foundations, values and principles of health promotion, the assessment of health needs; and the planning, implementation and evaluation of health promotion programs.
The Graduate Certificate consists of four courses and fully articulates into the Graduate Diploma in Health Promotion. For students who wish to continue studying for a higher qualification in this area, the Graduate Diploma fully articulates into the Master of Health Promotion.
The Graduate Certificate is ideal for professionals such as teachers, social workers, urban planners, environmental health officers, fitness trainers, allied health workers, therapists, nurses or doctors, who wish to develop their health promotion knowledge and skills for application within their current roles.
Teaching, learning and assessment items are designed to develop theoretical knowledge and understanding through the completion of practical and creative tasks.
Flexible study modes: on campus, online, or multi-modal
On campus and online study modes are available for this program. Multi-modal study provides further flexibility whereby students can study in one or more modes simultaneously to suit work or lifestyle commitments. For example, online students are able to attend lectures on campus should they wish to.
Admission requirements
A student entering the Graduate Certificate program will normally be required to hold an undergraduate degree, or equivalent, from a recognised higher education institution. Entry by non-graduates who have extensive relevant industry experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Head of School, School of Health and Sport Sciences.
Program structure
4 required courses:
PUB112 Public Health Foundations
PUB271 Health Promotion Principles
PUB252 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning
PUB351 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
Program requirements
- Students are required to successfully complete 4 courses as specified in the Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion program structure.
- Refer to the Academic Rules for further information.
- Refer to the recommended enrolment pattern.
Enquiries
Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: sheinfo@usc.edu.au